Malaysia : Saturday, 12 February 2011 (Local Time)
Dogs are not only lovable companions, they can also help you attract attention from the right crowd.
Undoubtedly, nothing attracts attention faster than a pet lover and an adorable pup in tow. What usually ensues is a friendly exchange of words — a moment that marks the discovery of new acquaintances.
Aside from being great companions, dogs are sometimes known as “chick magnets”. Just Google “How to use my dog to attract women”, and sure enough, you’ll get a thousand hits on forums dedicated to showing you the A-to-Z in mastering the subject. If you’re single and eligible, chances are, you won’t be getting any strangers walking up to you just to strike up a conversation every day. Nor would you do the same, no matter how attractive the other person may be.
But if you have a dog by your side, well, that’s a different story.
If dogs are chick magnets for men, it follows that they also naturally become male magnets for women, right? Wrong.
Handicraft artist C. L. Yam and her 2½-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, Marco, only attracts “aunties and uncles”. Her explanation for this? “Eligible bachelors hardly hang around at parks,” says Yam, who is in her 30s.
For Samantha Hepburn and her six-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, Jang Gun, all they ever attract are kids and “sometimes, a curious grandma or two.” The 25-year-old writer and cartoonist believes that the doggie philosophy is more biased towards guys.
“I don’t think it works for girls. Plus, I don’t know how comfortable I’d be with a guy cooing, sighing and fawning all over my dog,” she opines.
Property negotiator Leong Suet Wah, 54, does attract the attention of men with her little Miniature Pinscher, Xiao Xiao, albeit for entirely different reasons.
“When Xiao Xiao was very small, I would put her in a bag and bring her shopping. Once, I entered a pharmacy and a security guard waved me over — I thought maybe I couldn’t bring her in. But all the guard said was, ‘Can I hold her?’” Leong recalls.
While dogs may appear to be more of a man’s best friend than a woman’s, Leong believes that the trick could work with either gender for the younger generation.
“If you’re younger and you have a dog, you’ll definitely attract more attention from the opposite sex. It happens all the time during doggie tournaments,” she says.
Remember also that dogs need plenty of love and care from a responsible owner. They may not always help you attract company, but they’re always great companions.
Think about adopting a dog this Valentine’s Day, who knows what joy it might bring you?
Story and Foto from : www.thestar.com ( stories by Lee Meili)
